boxers from the host club from Vernon, B.C.
It tells how they are getting ready for the
2012 BC GOLDEN GLOVES, and at the
end of the tournament all those that
participated will be adding a new page to
the history of the BC Golden Gloves in
British Columbia that began in 1939.
(link to a pre-tournament story from Vernon)
Vernon Morning Star - Boxers swinging for golden glory
*Selected as the top boxer will be the one that earns the title of
GOLDEN BOY and will join a long line of past golden boys from
BC clubs and from clubs in Tacoma Portland and Seattle.
Two of our USA BC Golden Boys RAY LAMPKIN and NEIL KNIGHT.
RAY LAMPKIN 1968 and NEIL KNIGHT 1969
HOST CLUB for 2012 GOLDEN GLOVES:
*The host club is Vernon's Counterpunch Boxing Club under the
direction of Antony Stambouliah.
*The club has been operating since 2007.
SPECIAL EVENTS at the tournament:
Early buzz is two former boxers that are expected to be recognized
at the event will be Al Chabot AND Roger Adolph.
